Symbolism

CARD

ORIENTATION

Fortune

Slightly to the right

A serene look

Calm standing

Misfortune

The rescuers on the left, the

victims on the right

A look of fearlessness, a look

of despair

Running away, panicking

Sweetheart

The head to the right, the

chest to the left

An emotional look

Sitting leaned on her hands

Lover

To the left

A suitors look, a seductive

look

Upright standing, upright back

Widow

To the left

A look of suffering

Light walking

Widower

Completely to the right

A look of grief

Hunched standing

Money

The vault is open to the left

A look of greed, a look that

evaluates

Motionless, or sedentary
lifestyle

Some Money

The bag on the left, the wallet A look of modesty, an eye for
on the right
details

Motionless, sitting at a work

desk

Unexpected Joy

The head in the middle, the

body slightly to the right

A look of surprise, a look of

a weirdo

Standing, but waving his hands

Loss

The brownhaired man on the

right, the darkhaired man on
the left

A look of a loser, a passion

for vices

Sitting at a table

Constancy

To the left

A look that reveals, shining

eyes

Motionless, but omnipresent

Falseness

The cat on the left, the snake

on the right

A cunning look, malicious

eyes

A jump, getting up, an attack

Journey

The carriage is moving to the

right

A look of excitement (the

coachman) or shock (the
woman)

Driving by a means of
transportation, driving around

Visit

The girl to the right, the older

woman to the left

A look of plead, an amiable

look

Climbing up the stairs,

stopping

Hope

The head to the left, the body

to the right

A look of idealism,
enthusiasm, artist

Standing and holding on to

something, waving

Sadness

To the left

A look of sadness, a look of

disappointment

Sitting on a hip, leaning on a

hand

Love

The head to the right, the

body to the left

An amorous look, a look of

love

Standing upright, but the hands

are busy

Jealousy

The observer and the woman

on the right, the other man to
the left

A look of suspicion, passion,

jealousy, envy

Standing and observing,

hugging

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CARD

ORIENTATION

LOOK

Merriment

The woman on the right, the

man on the left

A merry look, a pleasant look

Dancing

Anger

The older man to the right,

the boys head to the left,
and his body to the right

A look of anger and

aggression, an annoyed look

Chaotic movements, fight,

jumping

Letter

The dove is flying to the left

A harmless look, a pure look

Flying, landing, taking off

Message

To the right

A look that seeks

communication

Running, fast walking

Ecclesiastic

To the left

A look of compassion, a look

of understanding

Standing with clasped hands

Thought

To the left

A reflective look, looking in

the distance

Sitting on a bench

Wedding

The newlyweds to the right,

the priest to the left

Feasting their eyes on each

other, a look that unites

Standing

Death

The skeleton turned its head

to the left

A look of fear, a haggard look Standing and waiting

Gift

The open jewelry box is

turned to the right

A look of gratitude, a sweet

look

Motionless

Desire

The body to the left, the head

slightly to the right

A sensual look, full of desire,

looking outside

Standing with her hips slightly

bent

Fidelity

The dog is lying down with

its head to the right

A look of loyalty, devotion

Lying down on the stomach

Enemy

To the right

A dangerous look, a look of a

killer, a dark look

Watchful waiting, calm, but

ready to attack

House

The house entrance is turned

to the left

A look that reveals security

and stability

Fixated at one place

Thief

To the left

A mysterious look, hiding the

eyes

Sneaking, prowling, tiptoeing

Baby

To the left

An innocent look, a look of

naivety

Lying down, sleeping, rolling

over

Malady

To the left

A look that reveals illness,

closed eyes

Lying down, sleeping,

meditating

Judge

The body in the middle, the

head slightly to the left

An authoritative look,
a serious look

Standing

Officer

To the left

A controlled look, a self

confident look

Standing at attention, marching

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